The LaSalle Network
Controller
Location: Elmhurst, IL (On-site, 5 days/week) Salary Range: $100,000
$140,000 Overview: Join a dynamic and growing company in the transportation, automotive, and logistics space that's known for delivering top-tier service and products across the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region. This organization has built a strong reputation in their industry and continues to expand its footprint. As Controller, you'll step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive meaningful financial and operational improvements. This is an excellent fit for a hands-on, experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves environment and is eager to grow with a company on the rise. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of three accounting professionals Oversee and execute the full month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close (within a 710 day window) Support cross-training and provide backup for AP, AR, and billing functions as needed Assist with process improvements, ad hoc projects, and year-end physical inventory activities Collaborate closely with the CFO on financial operations and strategic initiatives Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams 7+ years of experience owning month-end-close procedures Sales tax knowledge and experience required Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-volume environment This is an on-site role based in Elmhurst, IL. The ideal Controller candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, growth-driven setting. Thank you, Anastasia Graham Associate Principal, Accounting & Finance LaSalle Network Keywords & Related Terms: excel, analysis, analyze, accounting, operations, profit & loss, P&L, month-end, month end, month end close, journal entries, cash, variance analysis, financial, finance, reconciliation, tax, internal controls, compliance, accountant, audit, auditing, bank, CPA, accounting principles, costing, cost, inventory, reserves, supply, distribution procedures, compliance, supply chain, operations, logistics LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
Location: Elmhurst, IL (On-site, 5 days/week) Salary Range: $100,000
$140,000 Overview: Join a dynamic and growing company in the transportation, automotive, and logistics space that's known for delivering top-tier service and products across the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region. This organization has built a strong reputation in their industry and continues to expand its footprint. As Controller, you'll step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive meaningful financial and operational improvements. This is an excellent fit for a hands-on, experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves environment and is eager to grow with a company on the rise. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of three accounting professionals Oversee and execute the full month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close (within a 710 day window) Support cross-training and provide backup for AP, AR, and billing functions as needed Assist with process improvements, ad hoc projects, and year-end physical inventory activities Collaborate closely with the CFO on financial operations and strategic initiatives Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams 7+ years of experience owning month-end-close procedures Sales tax knowledge and experience required Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-volume environment This is an on-site role based in Elmhurst, IL. The ideal Controller candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, growth-driven setting. Thank you, Anastasia Graham Associate Principal, Accounting & Finance LaSalle Network Keywords & Related Terms: excel, analysis, analyze, accounting, operations, profit & loss, P&L, month-end, month end, month end close, journal entries, cash, variance analysis, financial, finance, reconciliation, tax, internal controls, compliance, accountant, audit, auditing, bank, CPA, accounting principles, costing, cost, inventory, reserves, supply, distribution procedures, compliance, supply chain, operations, logistics LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.